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Population and households in ZIP 27591
Household size in ZIP 27591
| Period | ZIP 27591 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.70 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.64 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 27591 holds 2.75 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center. ZIP 27591 has larger households than at least four in five North Carolina ZIP codes.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 27591
| Period | ZIP 27591 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 35.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 36.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 38.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 38.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 27591 are younger than 39.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.1, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 27591
| Period | ZIP 27591 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 9.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 27591 than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Raleigh area. The single-parent share is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 27591
Renters in ZIP 27591
| Period | ZIP 27591 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 32.1% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 33.7% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 33.4% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 27591 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over three in ten owners (31.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 8.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 27591
| Period | ZIP 27591 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 8.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 7.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 7.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 27591: 6.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 34 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 27591
| Period | ZIP 27591 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1994 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1999 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 27591 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2001, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 27591
| Period | ZIP 27591 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $885 | $923 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $864 | $1,018 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $929 | $1,207 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,302 | $1,666 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$416 | +$743 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 27591 runs $1,302 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $416 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 27591
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27591
| Period | ZIP 27591 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 41.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 43.0% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 47.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.2% | 51.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 27591 than nationally: 30.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.9 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 27591
| Period | ZIP 27591 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.6% | 89.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 90.6% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 92.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 93.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 27591 have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Raleigh area overall (93.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 27591
| Period | ZIP 27591 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 6.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 27591 has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 27591 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 27591 | 2.75 | 39.2 | 8.9% | 18.6% | 6.0% | 2001 | $1,302 | 30.2% | 89.9% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 27597 | 2.94 | 39.0 | 11.1% | 21.3% | 7.0% | 2001 | $1,361 | 27.8% | 88.4% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 27545 | 2.80 | 35.0 | 15.7% | 28.2% | 5.1% | 2004 | $1,712 | 40.4% | 89.5% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 27527 | 2.89 | 35.7 | 11.3% | 19.5% | 4.3% | 2010 | $1,871 | 47.2% | 97.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 27557 | 2.90 | 39.1 | 7.1% | 22.3% | 11.2% | 1990 | $841 | 18.1% | 82.7% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 27616 | 2.72 | 35.4 | 14.3% | 45.0% | 7.8% | 2004 | $1,709 | 43.1% | 91.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 27610 | 2.77 | 36.2 | 18.5% | 39.8% | 6.5% | 1993 | $1,518 | 28.3% | 84.2% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 27604 | 2.37 | 35.6 | 12.4% | 45.6% | 11.3% | 1990 | $1,601 | 39.6% | 88.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 27520 | 2.71 | 37.4 | 10.6% | 25.5% | 6.1% | 2002 | $1,523 | 31.3% | 93.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 27601 | 1.88 | 32.9 | 10.4% | 72.7% | 11.3% | 1992 | $1,419 | 51.2% | 88.4% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 27529 | 2.67 | 39.5 | 10.1% | 28.5% | 6.6% | 2000 | $1,616 | 40.5% | 93.2% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 27591. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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